How to pronounce firewood
Say it like FY-er-wuud. Firewood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firewood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of firewood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-wud.
What does firewood mean?
- Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.“After many days of hard work, we finally had enough firewood for the winter.”
Where does firewood come from?
From Middle English ferwode, fyrewoode, equivalent to fire + wood.
Questions about saying firewood
How do you pronounce firewood?
Say FY-er-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firewood?
Firewood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · wuud.
Is firewood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪəwʊd/ (FY-uh-wud).